The Concise Oxford Dictionary (The Classic First Edition)

The classic first edition of The Concise Oxford Dictionary adapted by H.W. Fowler and F.G. Fowler from the Oxford English Dictionary Beautifully presented authentic reproduction of the title as first published in 1911 Explore and experience the early 20th century directly through its language - a language including words like cockyolly bird, growlery, impaludism, and khidmutgar but not words like computer, television, or cinema Includes an introductory essay by renowned language expert David Crystal, setting this iconic book in the context of its time Includes a timeline of the chronology through 100 years of one of the world's best-selling and best-known dictionaries along with the original preface from H.W. Fowler and F.G. Fowler The Concise Oxford English Dictionary, today a world-famous bestseller, has always been a ground-breaking dictionary. In its first edition, The Concise Oxford Dictionary was adapted by Henry Watson Fowler and Francis George Fowler from The Oxford Dictionary (now known as the Oxford English Dictionary). It was revolutionary at the time for covering current English usage and common words and excluding obsolete words. It was the dictionary for speakers and writers in the early 20th century, rival to none. From the beautiful art deco detailing to the faithfully reproduced pages, this edition of The Concise Oxford Dictionary authentically replicates the original 1911 publication. Includes an introduction with an essay from today's foremost commentator on language, David Crystal, setting the book in the political and social context of its time.